Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Southern Denmark
Functionally Impaired Elderly, Aging
Functional Impairments and Exercise in Older Adults With Low Physical Function,
Aging is associated with a progressive and generalized deterioration of physiologic systems and greater incidence of chronic conditions, which ultimately translates into functional impairment, disability and dependency.
- Trial name
- HANC-Pilot (NCT02051725)
- Testing
- Active life-style intervention
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Muscle Training of Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Patients with neuropathic diseases are experiencing increasing muscle weakness, loss of muscle strength and functional abilities during their illness.
- Trial name
- ALS-project (NCT01504009)
- Testing
- Muscle training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Quality Control
The Effectiveness of a Nationwide Mandatory Accreditation in General Practice in Denmark
Accreditation is used increasingly in health systems worldwide. However, there is a lack of evidence of the effectiveness of accreditation.
- Trial name
- ACIAP (NCT02762240)
- Testing
- DHQP 2016, DHQP 2018
- Volunteers
- 1,900 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Polysomnographic Sleep Characteristics
Sleep in Critically Ill Patients on Mechanical Ventilation in ICU
15 patients with sepsis, 15 patients with COPD and 15 surgical patients will undergo polysomnographic sleep monitoring up to 24 hours in order to define if there are common sleep features within the groups
- Trial name
- NCT02434341
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Prognosis and Treatment of COPD in Primary Care-use of Biomarkers
This is an observational study in primary care aiming to validate biomarkers for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Trial name
- PROTECCT-M (NCT01698151)
- Where
- 38 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Acute Medical Conditions
Acute Combined Care for Seniors in Southern Denmark
the elderly population (+ 65 years) is increasing. Acute medical conditions often leads to hospital admissions in this age group. However hospital admission is linked to adverse events.
- Trial name
- ACCESS (NCT02422849)
- Testing
- hospital specialist, General Practitioner
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Coronary Artery Disease
Non-contrast Cardiac CT as a Risk Stratification Tool in Patients With Non-cardiac Chest Pain
Background: Only around 20% of all patients seen in hospital with suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome will have Acute Myocardial Infarction.
- Trial name
- NCT02422316
- Testing
- Non-contrast Cardiac CT scan
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 248 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Length of Admission
Predictors for Admission to Emergency Department More Than 48 Hours
In Demark acutely admitted patients are supposed to stay in the Emergency Department (ED) bed ward if the anticipated duration of stay is less than 48 hours.
- Trial name
- NCT01723449
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 730 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Neck Pain
Neck Pain in Danish Military Pilots and Flight Crew
The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of neck and shoulder pain in Danish fighter pilots, helicopter pilots and helicopter flight crew and to evaluate the effect of a 24 weeks exercise intervention for fighter…
- Trial name
- NCT00812903
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain
Exercise as Treatment of Neck Pain Among Helicopter Pilots and Crew Members
The aim of this project is to investigate, whether physical training, targeted neck and shoulder muscles, can reduce and prevent neck pain among military helicopter pilots and crewmembers.
- Trial name
- NCT01926262
- Testing
- Specific Strength Training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Exercise Trial
This study aims at determine if Progressive Heavy Load Exercises (PHLE) as treatment for patients diagnosed with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy is superior to "Standard Low-Load Exercises" (LLE).
- Trial name
- RoCTEx (NCT01984203)
- Testing
- Low Load Exercises, Progressive Heavy Strength Exercises
- Where
- 3 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Pain
Efficacy of "Tailored Physical Activity" in Health Care Workers
The purpose of this study is to test the effect of "Tailored Physical Activity" on the number of sick-days. The hypothesis is that "Tailored Physical Activity" is superior in efficacy on sick-days.
- Trial name
- NCT01543984
- Testing
- Tailored Physical Activity, Health Counselling
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis
Blood-flow Restricted Exercise in Inclusion Body Myositis
This study evaluates the effects of a low-intensity blood-flow restricted exerciser protocol on patient reported physical function, in patients with sporadic inclusion body myositis.
- Trial name
- NCT02317094
- Testing
- Blood-flow restricted training, Care as usual
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Osteoarthritis
Preoperative Resistance Training in Patients Scheduled for Total Hip Arthroplasty
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of pre operative resistance training on subjects scheduled for total hip arthroplasty due to primary osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT01164111
- Testing
- Preoperative resistance training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Academic Acheivement, Physical Activity
Effects of Physical Activity on Math - an RCT
Background Increased physical activity can improve cognition and academic skills. However due to economic concerns and increasing focus on standardized testing, PA in schools often receives little attention and physical education…
- Trial name
- NCT02488460
- Testing
- Physically active math lessons
- Volunteers
- 545 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Meniscus Injury, Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Arthroscopy Cohort Southern Denmark (KACS)
PURPOSE: To investigate the natural time course of patient-reported outcomes after meniscus surgery and identify factors associated with good and bad outcome after surgery.
- Trial name
- KACS (NCT01871272)
- Testing
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Surgery
- Where
- 4 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 491 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Pharmacogenetics of Metformin
The Inhibitory Effect of Metformin on Gluconeogenesis in Relation to Polymorphisms in Organic Cation Transporter 1
The aim of the study is to evaluate the pharmacodynamic impact of metformin in healthy Caucasian volunteers with and without single polymorphisms M420del or R61C in OCT1, thus the study hypothesis is that metformin only affect…
- Trial name
- NCT01400191
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Acute Disease
How Well Does the 30-Second Chair Stand Test Predict Rehabilitation Needs in Acutely Admitted Elderly Patients
The aims are to identify predictive indicators of hospitalized elderly medical patients' need for rehabilitation and to validate (known group validity) the Chair Stand Test
- Trial name
- NCT02474277
- Testing
- 30 sec chair stand test
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 156 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Osteoarthritis
Nurse Led Follow-up After Total Knee Arthroplasty
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of nurse led follow-up following total knee arthroplasty in regard to physical function, health related quality of life and self-efficacy.
- Trial name
- NFTKA (NCT01771315)
- Testing
- Telephone follow-up
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Neck Pain, Back Pain
Manipulative Treatment of Children With Neck and Back Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of manipulative treatment of children with neck and back pain. Because manipulation is the most frequently used treatment of musculoskeletal complaints in children, and an…
- Trial name
- NCT01504698
- Testing
- Advice and exercise-based treatment plus joint manipulation, Advice and exercise-based treatment
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 237 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark